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Patent EP-1353137-A1 (EP)
Inventor: RIDDER JOERG
IPC: F27D99/00
Filed: 2003-02-25
Abstract: An industrial furnace comprises a furnace chamber (20) for receiving combustion tables (32) having one or more levels (32.1, 32.2, 32.3, 32.4) for combustible material, and burners (38, 40) arranged so that they fire in a chamber (36) below the lowermost level.  Preferred Features: The burners are arranged on opposite-lying walls or on all the walls of the furnace chamber. The furnace also includes auxiliary burners (42) arranged so that they fire in a chamber above the lowermost level of the burner tables. The auxiliary burners are arranged at different distances from the base of the furnace chamber. The energy performance of the auxiliary burners to the total energy performance of the industrial furnace is less than 30%. The furnace is in the form of a hearth furnace.
Patent EP-1452443-A1 (EP)
Inventor: LIEROW HANS-CHRISTIAN
IPC: F21W107/30
Filed: 2003-02-25
Abstract: The aircraft has at least one staircase (1-3) connecting the decks (7) with photoluminescent bar or strip markings (4,5) arranged on the lateral ends of the stair treads (2) on both sides. Essentially uninterrupted markings (4) that can be seen from above are arranged at the sides of the treads to follow the gradient of the stairs.
Patent EP-1473831-A1 (EP)
Inventor: STOJANOVIC NEBOJSA PROF DR
IPC: H03G3/30
Filed: 2003-04-28
Abstract: This invention relates to a method for controlling an amplification within a receiver.
The gain of a variable gain amplifier which amplifies an input signal to obtain a gain-controlled
signal is set. Said gain controlled signal is analog-to-digital converted.
Thereby digital words are generated. Each digital word has a value out of a plurality
of possible digital values. Digital words having a value within a first and a second
subset of the possible digital values are counted in order to generate a first and a
second counter value. The gain is set in accordance with the first and second
counter values in a fashion that all counter values are as equal as possible.
Furthermore, this invention is related to a circuit to be used within a receiver for
adjusting the gain of a variable gain amplifier in order to ensure a proper analog-to-digital
conversion.
Patent EP-1365078-A1 (EP)
Inventor: GIROLAMINI ALBERTO
IPC: E03D9/052
Filed: 2003-05-21
Abstract: This invention describes an intake system for WCs that removes unpleasant odors
directly from the interior of the WC (1). The intake action is performed by means
of the WC clamp (2); the air is sucked by an external element with a tube (5),
which is connected, by means of a special connection piece (4) to the rinsing water
tube (3) in order to allow the intake to be performed from the existing clamp. The
connection piece (4) performs the suction action through the rinsing water tube
(3), also during the discharge of the tank (6), conveying the air from the clamp (2)
without affecting the WC rinsing (1); this is possible because the connection piece
(4) is designed in a manner that does not interfere with the conveyance of the
rinsing water from the tank (6) to the clamp (2). The system can also be equipped
with an external intake system or an electric exhaust unit (8), housed in a box (9).
Patent EP-1383144-A1 (EP)
Inventor: GOETTLER RICHARD
IPC: H01H50/46
Filed: 2003-07-07
Abstract: The device has an armature with a core (3) and an angled armature plate (4). The armature has a first element (5) with a first core part (3a) and first plate part (4a) and a second element (6) with a second core part (3b) and second plate part (4b). The first and second armature core parts are assembled to form the core in at least double-walled form and the first and second plate parts are assembled to form the armature plate in single wall form.
Patent EP-1495991-A1 (EP)
Inventor: ROTH HEINZ
IPC: E04G5/00
Filed: 2003-07-09
Abstract: The insulating panel pack comprises several insulating panels (1) layered into a cubic stack (17), and a loose packing sleeve (2) of film material encompassing the insulating panel stack. The packing sleeve on at least one longitudinal position is partially or completely encompassed by a retaining band (3) for keeping the stack together for transporting. The retaining band is connected to the packing sleeve in such a way that after finishing of its retaining function it can be used for the fastening of the packing sleeve with insulating panels lying loosely in it on a scaffold. An independent claim is included for a method for the manufacture of an insulating panel pack.
Patent EP-1388478-A1 (EP)
Inventor: RICHARD PHILIPPE
IPC: B60T13/567
Filed: 2003-08-11
Abstract: Servomotor includes snap-fit attachment (46) used to secure master cylinder to servomotor. Snap-fit attachment includes tabs (52) integral with coupling (48) attached to servomotor, and extending radially from coupling. Tabs are deformed so as to enter passage in flange in master cylinder and secure servomotor to master cylinder. An independent claim is also included for the braking system comprising master cylinder.
Patent EP-1396484-A1 (EP)
Inventor: OHKOUCHI KAZUO
IPC: C07C51/46
Filed: 2003-08-22
Abstract: A method for effectively preventing polymerization of acrylic
acid during an azeotropic dehydration distillation in an
acrylic acid manufacturing process and thus enabling a stable
operation of the azeotropic dehydration column over an extended
period of time. A method for preventing the polymerization of
acrylic acid in an acrylic acid production process, wherein
acrylic acid is separated in an azeotropic dehydration column
from an acrylic acid aqueous solution fed therein, the method
comprising withdrawing from the bottom of the azeotropic
dehydration column a bottom effluent containing 50% or more of
glyoxal (including the hydrates thereof) contained in the
acrylic acid aqueous solution fed into the azeotropic
dehydration column.
Patent EP-1400708-A1 (EP)
Inventor: SCHLIERBACH ARMIN
IPC: F16B35/04
Filed: 2003-08-30
Abstract: The seal mounting is formed by a circumferential groove in the thread.
Patent EP-1405773-A1 (EP)
Inventor: BERGER JUERGEN
IPC: B60R21/20
Filed: 2003-09-17
Abstract: The airbag has a protective cover (22) fastened on a predetermined place and partially encloses the airbag folded up into a packet. The protective cover is a film or spun fibrous material sewn to the airbag. The protective cover by one end is fastened to the airbag and on the opposite other end has an adhesive surface.
Patent EP-1518629-A1 (EP)
Inventor: PARK KEITH
IPC: B23D51/10
Filed: 2003-09-23
Abstract: Cutting apparatus (6) is provided which includes a clamping apparatus
(2) with two clamping members (26,28) movable between a clamped
position, wherein a portion of the saw blade (4) is secured in position
in use, and an unclamped position, wherein the saw blade (4) is movable
with respect to the clamping members (26,28). The clamping apparatus (2)
is attached to or is integrally formed with shaft means (118) which are
substantially circular in cross section. The cutting apparatus (6) also
includes the ability for user selection to operate the cutting
apparatus (6) as a jigsaw or a scroller by operation of a locking
mechanism (102,104,106,108).
Patent EP-1521308-A1 (EP)
Inventor: SCHEUTEN JACQUES
IPC: H01L31/032
Filed: 2003-10-02
Abstract: Process for production of spherical- or grain shaped semiconductor elements (11) for use in solar cells by:application of conductive rear contact layer (80) to a spherical or grain shaped substrate core, of a first Cu or Cu-Ga precursor layer, and a second, In precursor layer, and conversion of layers with S and/or Se to a I-III-VI group compound semiconductor. Independent claims are included for: (1) a solar cell with contact and precursor layers as referred to above. (2) a photovoltaic module with at least one solar cell.
Patent EP-1399004-A1 (EP)
Inventor: OKUCHI HIROAKI
IPC: H05B41/38
Filed: 1999-11-08
Abstract: A discharge lamp lighting apparatus comprises a circuit
unit (12-25) having a bus bar (23) connectable to an
electric power source (1) and circuit components (13-22)
connected to the bus bar for controlling lighting of a high
voltage discharge lamp (4). The apparatus further comprises
an output cable (27) for connecting the circuit unit and
the high voltage discharge lamp, a shielding member (127)
covering the output cable, and a base (26) accommodating
the circuit unit therein. Further, a ground connection part
(23c) of the bus bar which is connectable to a ground side
of the electric power source, the shielding member and the
base are constructed to be grounded at one location under a
condition that the circuit unit is accommodated within the
base.
Patent EP-1422028-A1 (EP)
Inventor: SHIBATA MITSUYOSHI
IPC: E21B6/00
Filed: 2003-10-30
Abstract: A hammer drill (1) includes a lock plate (35) forward of a boss sleeve (13)
and a swash bearing (14) which cooperates with the boss sleeve to convert the rotation
of an intermediate shaft (5) on which the boss sleeve is mounted. The lock plate is
mounted on the boss sleeve and selectively engages claws (23) of the boss sleeve (13)
in a manner that permits its integral rotation with and axial slide with respect to the
boss sleeve. The lock plate is additionally biased in the forward direction by a coil
spring (38) so that when a clutch (19) is shifted forward in a drill mode, the lock plate
also moves forward into engagement with a stopper (39) secured to an inner housing
(4), preventing inadvertent rotation of the boss sleeve.
Patent EP-1432075-A1 (EP)
Inventor: SCHAAF GUY
IPC: H01R4/48
Filed: 2003-12-10
Abstract: An operating member is operated by a screwdriver (17), and has a receptacle for the screwdriver. When the terminal is in an open position, the end (23) of the screwdriver can be inserted as far as a housing part which prevents the screwdriver from swiveling, so that the operating member is held in the open position.
Patent EP-1334951-A1 (EP)
Inventor: O'BRIEN PAUL
IPC: H01L33/18
Filed: 1996-08-09
Abstract: A process for preparing a nanocrystalline material comprising at least a first ion and at least
a second ion different from the first ion, and wherein at least the first ion is a metal ion is
described. The process comprises contacting a metal complex comprising the first ion and
the second ion with a dispersing medium suitable to form the nanocrystalline material and
wherein the dispersing medium is at a temperature to allow formation by pyrolysis of the
nanocrystalline material when contacted with the metal complex.
Patent EP-1347190-A1 (EP)
Inventor: SKVARLA WILLIAM P
IPC: B60B35/14
Filed: 2003-03-03
Abstract: A constant velocity joint (10) includes a rotatable wheel hub (12)
for mounting a wheel of a vehicle (20) which serves as the outer race of the joint
(10). The hub (12) is formed with a through bore (36) that includes a part
spherical surface at an inboard end (16) of the hub (12). An inner joint is
installed through the open outboard end (14) and is formed with a plurality of
ball grooves (48, 50) whose centers are offset with respect to the center of the
joint (10), forcing balls (52) within the grooves (48, 50) toward the installation
end of the hub (12). A ball retainer device (54) is disposed in the wheel hub
bore (36) to retain the balls (52) and seal the joint (10).
Patent EP-1348998-A1 (EP)
Inventor: SAKIZADEH KUMARS
IPC: G03C1/38
Filed: 2003-03-17
Abstract: Antistatic compositions include a fluorochemical that is a reaction
product of R f -CH 2 CH 2 -SO 3 H with an amine wherein R f  comprises 4 or more fully
fluorinated carbon atoms. These antistatic compositions can be formulated in
organic solvent-based conductive coating compositions, with or without
hydrophobic binders, that can be used to form conductive layers in thermally
developable materials including thermographic and photothermographic materials.
Patent EP-1493768-A1 (EP)
Inventor: BOSMAN JORIS KAREL PETER
IPC: B01J31/04
Filed: 2003-06-30
Abstract: The invention provides a process for manufacturing
polyetherpolyol, comprising the step of reacting a reactive
hydrogen compound having at least 2 reactive hydrogens and
a molecular weight less than 1000 with an alkylene oxide
having between 2 and 4 carbon atoms in the presence of a
metal rich complex catalyst comprising polyvalent anionic
ligand derived from the corresponding oxo or oxothio or
thio acid. 
     The invention also provides the polyol obtained by the
process of the invention, a reactive mixture comprising at
least one polyol of the invention and at least one
isocyanate, a process for making polyurethane comprising
reacting at least one polyol obtained by the process of the
invention with at least one isocyanate, and the use of the
polyol of the invention in the manufacture of polyurethane. 
     The invention finally provides specific anionic
catalysts.
Patent EP-1366923-A1 (EP)
Inventor: NARITA SATOSHI
IPC: B41J17/32
Filed: 2003-05-28
Abstract: The invention provides a carrier device for a thermal
transfer medium comprising a spool for winding and supporting
a thermal transfer sheet or a thermal transfer receiving sheet,
wherein a mark containing a coloring material which absorbs an
electromagnetic wave of a predetermined wavelength λ1 and
emitting an electromagnetic wave of a wavelength λ2 different
from the wavelength λ1 is provided on a region in a surface of
the carrier device capable of being irradiated with an
electromagnetic wave. The invention provides a discrimination
method and a printer each of which utilizes such a carrier device
capable of executing at least one process among the kind
identification, the fake goods determination and the use amount
calculation for the thermal transfer sheet or the thermal transfer
receiving sheet based on a detection of the mark.
Patent EP-1407754-A1 (EP)
Inventor: POPPLEWELL LEWIS MICHAEL
IPC: A61K8/81
Filed: 2003-10-09
Abstract: A polymeric encapsulated fragrance is disclosed which is suitable for use in
personal care and cleaning products. In a preferred embodiment of the invention the
fragrance is encapsulated by a first polymer material to form a fragrance encapsulated
polymer, the polymer encapsulated shell is then coated with a cationic polymer, preferably
a cationic starch and guar.
Patent EP-1426312-A1 (EP)
Inventor: HISHINUMA NOBUYA
IPC: B65G47/46
Filed: 2003-12-01
Abstract: A sorting conveyor is provided with a cross-sorter which can travel smoothly on a
semicircular comer part of a travelling path. A large number of transporting units (1) are
connected and travel on loop shaped transporting route in which an endless belt conveyor (2)
provided at the respective transporting units (1) is driven in a direction perpendicular to the
travelling direction at a sorting position. A chassis of the transporting unit consists of a beam
shaped link (5) connectable to the front and rear ends thereof via connecting units (14), and a
base (7) fixed to the centre of the upper part of the link (5). A centre guide wheel (8) is
suspended from the connecting unit (14) of the end of the link (6) to come into contact with a
guide rail of the transporting route. A travelling wheel (9) and a guide wheel (10) are
mounted adjacent to both ends of a base (7) to come into contact with a guide rail of both
sides of the transporting route. The wheels (9, 10) travel along a circular excursion whose
centre is a focus point of the transporting route. The connecting unit (14) is assembled in
such a manner that spacers are inserted detachably at end part of the link, and the connecting
units support a shaft part of the centre guide wheel (8) with a spherical sliding bearing.
Patent EP-1343238-A1 (EP)
Inventor: ADAM DAMIEN
IPC: B65D6/00
Filed: 2003-03-07
Abstract: The electrical apparatus container has a base (100) with an elongated hole (200) following the X direction. The hole has a pad (201) attached to a flexible connection (202) which allows a slight hole offset along the plane (P) with respect to a stable origin position.
Patent EP-1365132-A1 (EP)
Inventor: FONTVIEILLE LAURENT
IPC: F02B37/12
Filed: 2003-05-23
Abstract: The control device for an automotive supercharged engine comprises a fuzzy logic controller for slaving of a petrol or diesel engine turbocharger. The regulator is sensitive to the difference between a set supercharger pressure and the actual measured pressure and the time derivative of said pressure difference.
Patent EP-1521496-A1 (EP)
Inventor: EILENBERGER GERT DR
IPC: H04Q11/04
Filed: 2003-09-30
Abstract: The switching center comprises an input unit (CP) and output unit connected by synchronous time division multiplex switching network having predetermined time slot length. The input unit adds the information enabling to route data subpackets through switching network, to input data stream. The output unit receives data from switching network and reprocesses it according to format of received data stream. Independent claims are also included for the following: (1) switching task executing method; (2) input unit; (3) output unit; and (4) connection unit.
Patent EP-1329387-A1 (EP)
Inventor: MAYOR MICHEL
IPC: B65B61/18
Filed: 2003-01-15
Abstract: An envelope of plastic material (1) comprises a profile (2) being provided
with pressure-closing members (4, 5) and sealed in the upper part of a face (6) of
the envelope; and a free profile (3) being provided with pressure-closing members
(4, 5) to be engaged in closing members of profile (2) and sealable at the upper
part of the other inner surface (7) of the envelope after filling of the same.
Patent EP-1531884-A1 (EP)
Inventor: KIM JAE H
IPC: A61M25/10
Filed: 2003-01-17
Abstract: A bowel management system (10) includes a waste collection catheter (12) for use in a patient having first and second catheter sections (20,18). The first catheter section (20) is disposed in the patient's rectum in a normal use position and is stiff enough to automatically maintain an open position for free flow of bowel waste when in the normal use position, yet is soft and pliable enough to permit folding longitudinally for ease of insertion into the rectum of the patient. The second catheter section (18) is disposed in the anal canal of the patient in the normal use position and is sufficiently soft to permit retention within the anal canal of the patient for extended periods of time. A selectively collapsible, substantially spherical retention balloon (24) is attached coaxially and exterior of the first catheter section (18) for retaining the first catheter section (18) in the patient's rectum.
Patent EP-1492902-A1 (EP)
Inventor: WOJCIK GERALD
IPC: C23C22/44
Filed: 2003-02-07
Abstract: L'invention concerne un procédé de formage d'une couche de conversion sur une surface métallique, et une composition pouvant être utilisée dans ce procédé. La composition est une solution aqueuse comprenant une source d'ions tungstates et un matériau soluble comprenant du zirconium. Le procédé permet d'obtenir un revêtement de conversion sur une surface qui peut alors être peinte ou traitée de toute autre façon. Les revêtements de conversion selon l'invention ne sont affectés que de façon minime par le chauffage et/ou la cuisson, contrairement aux revêtements de conversion au chromate de la technique antérieure.
Patent EP-1481181-A1 (EP)
Inventor: PHILLIPS ROBERT JOHN
IPC: F16K17/26
Filed: 2003-02-21
Abstract: L'invention concerne un appareil (10) permettant de fournir du gaz pressurisé à une pluralité de sorties de gaz (201, 20b ) depuis une alimentation en gaz (11) située en amont. La pluralité de sorties de gaz (20a, 20b ) est reliée, lors de son utilisation, à un conduit d'alimentation en gaz commun (13, 14, 15) par une vanne respective (45), chaque vanne (45) étant conçue de manière à se fermer afin d'empêcher que le gaz ne s'écoule en aval de la vanne (45) dans l'éventualité où l'intégrité du conduit d'alimentation (13, 14, 15) serait altérée en aval de la vanne respective (45), et afin d'empêcher que le gaz ne s'échappe du conduit d'alimentation abîmé. Chaque vanne (45) est dotée d'un élément de vanne (46) qui peut venir en prise avec un siège de vanne (51) afin de fermer la vanne (45), et d'un dispositif d'amortissement d'élément de vanne (60) afin de résister au mouvement de l'élément de vanne (46) qui vient en prise avec le siège de vanne (51).
Patent EP-1485559-A1 (EP)
Inventor: SEDON NICHOLAS M
IPC: A47F5/08
Filed: 2003-03-18
Abstract: L'invention concerne un crochet de présentation de marchandises (100) fixé sur un panneau de présentation (102) et comprenant un ensemble barre (108) sur lequel des articles (104) sont accrochés, et un ensemble support (106) mobile par rapport à l'ensemble barre (108). L'ensemble support (106) peut être verrouillé directement sur la barre (134) de l'ensemble barre (108) ou sur un élément de support interne relié à la barre (134). En position verrouillée, le crochet (100) est verrouillé sur le panneau de présentation (102). Le crochet de présentation (100) peut comprendre un ensemble d'extrémité (110) qui coulisse le long de l'ensemble barre (108) et le bloque sélectivement de manière à permettre ou à empêcher le retrait ou le chargement d'articles (104) depuis et sur l'ensemble barre (108). Dans un mode de réalisation différent, le crochet de présentation (100) peut comprendre un mécanisme antiglisse (244) pour empêcher le retrait rapide des articles (104) de l'ensemble barre (208).
Patent EP-1578221-A1 (EP)
Inventor: GRANDINI GABRIELE
IPC: A43B17/08
Filed: 2003-03-04
Abstract: An item of footwear is described which comprises in combination:  an outsole (11) having in its forepart at least a vent opening (12) which is made through the thickness of said outsole (11),  a grating-like element (13) which is set into said vent opening (12) and acts as a screen by separating and protecting the inside of the footwear from the ground which comes into contact with said outsole (11),  a pliable sheet insert (15) made from a breathable and waterproofed material which is embedded into the outsole (11) and is positioned inside the outsole (11) so as to overlie said vent opening (12),  an insole (16) made of a breathable and waterproofed material, and  an upper (17) made of a breathable and waterproofed material.
Patent EP-1522101-A1 (EP)
Inventor: GUENTHER STEFAN
IPC: H01L21/8238
Filed: 2003-03-14
Abstract: Procédé de production de transistors MOS à courants de fuite extrêmement minimes au niveau des jonctions pn, ainsi que de transistors logiques / de commutation (2) dont les grilles (3) sont limitées latéralement à l'aide d'éléments d'espacement (8), dans un substrat p ou dans un collecteur p ménagé dans un substrat n (5). L'objet de la présente invention est la mise au point d'un procédé de production de transistors MOS à courants de fuite extrêmement minimes et qui permet en parallèle les transistors logiques / de commutation. A cet effet, une implantation ionique LDD est d'abord effectuée sur les arêtes de grille pour former une zone LDD (6). Ensuite les éléments d'espacement (8) sont éliminés lors d'une étape d'attaque chimique anisotrope qui possède une haute sélectivité vis-à-vis des matières de grille et de substrat ainsi que de leurs couches de revêtement respectives. Plus précisément, les transistors MOS à courants de fuite extrêmement minimes sont recouverts avant la production isotrope des éléments d'espacement, si bien que lesdits éléments d'espacement (8) ne se forment qu'aux arêtes de grille des transistors logiques /de commutation, mais les transistors MOS à courants de fuite extrêmement minimes restent connectés exclusivement via la zone LDD (6) et aucune implantation à haute dose (As) ne se produit dans les zones source / drain de ces transistors MOS à courants de fuite extrêmement minimes.